Monthly Evening Meditation
First Thursday of every month
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An evening of nature-based mindfulness and meditation on the first Thursday of every month. Classes will be held in the beautiful rooms of the Preserve’s mansions, or in the Hempstead House Garden when weather permits.
Qigong
Select Sundays in 2025: Late Summer: Sunday, September 7
Fall: Sunday, October 26
Fall: Sunday, October 26
11:30am-12:30pm
Qigong is considered one of the five branches of Asian Medicine and a foundation for martial arts. Join instructor Adina Dabija for classes in the castle rooms or on the beautiful grounds of the Preserve.
Navy Simulation Museum
Saturdays and Sundays
12:00pm-5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Located on the 2nd floor of Castle Gould is our new Navy Simulation Museum. Learn more about the US Navy's use of the Preserve's castles and grounds, try your hand at a flight simulator, and view an authentic Link Trainer.
Wilderness Survival Series
Select Saturdays in 2025
10am-12pm
Join us for the second year of our Saturday Survival Series. Ideal for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike, this series is led by survival enthusiasts Eric Powers and Mike Evans.
Sands Point Preserve Express
Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting)
12pm - 5pm
Rides start at the train station beneath Castle Gould’s clock tower. Our 3-car Express will strap kids (and adults!) in for a 10-minute ride around our beautiful grounds. No reservation necessary.
Ecotherapy Walks
Register for individual walks or a seasonal series of three walks
Ecotherapy or Forest Bathing is the practice of connecting with Nature. Certified guide Linda Lombardo leads monthly sessions of this relational practice.
Falaise Tours
Fridays 12, 1, 2 and 3pm
Saturdays 12 and 2pm
Sundays 12 and 2pm
Saturdays 12 and 2pm
Sundays 12 and 2pm
This cliff-side French Norman-style mansion was the residence of Captain Harry F. Guggenheim and his wife, Alicia Patterson, founder of Newsday. Explore the artwork, antiques, and furnishings in this Gold Coast Mansion.
Hempstead House Tours
Sun. July 6 – 12pm & 2pm
Wed. July 9 – 12pm
Sun. July 20 – 12pm & 2pm
Wed. July 23 – 12pm
Sun. July 27 – 12pm & 2pm
Sun. August 3 – 12pm & 2pm
Wed. August 6 – 12pm
Wed. August 20 - 12pm
Wed. July 9 – 12pm
Sun. July 20 – 12pm & 2pm
Wed. July 23 – 12pm
Sun. July 27 – 12pm & 2pm
Sun. August 3 – 12pm & 2pm
Wed. August 6 – 12pm
Wed. August 20 - 12pm
See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould (1912-1917) and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim (1917-1930).
Historical Walking Tour
Wednesdays - June 4, July 2 & August 13
(Rain dates: June 11, July 9 & August 20)
(Rain dates: June 11, July 9 & August 20)
6pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a walking tour through history! Our expert docent will lead you across the Preserve to discover the history of the buildings and grounds, from the Goulds to the Guggenheims and beyond.
Creatures of the Night
Thursday, June 26
7:30pm-9:00pm
Join Ranger Eric Powers for a presentation and nighttime walk through the Preserve in search of Long Island’s only flying mammal: the bat. This walk is for adults and teenagers 13+
Princess Day at the Castle
Sunday, June 29
Afternoon Sessions
A Grand Event at the Sands Point Preserve! Meet all 7 Princesses in Hempstead House and work towards earning a Royal Badge to become a Princess or Prince!
Four Seasons in Music Concert
South of the Border
Sunday, July 13 at 3pm
Want some heat in your Summer? Let’s head south of the border for some sun and spicy music. Exploring the greatest composers from Central and South America.
Seasonal Guided Nature Walks
Select Saturdays
10:00am-11:30am
July 26: Summer at the Sea
October 18: Fall Foliage 10
October 18: Fall Foliage 10
Visitor Hours
through August 31, 2025
Wednesday-Sunday
9am to 7pm
Monday-Tuesday
Closed
Please note: last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing
9am to 7pm
Monday-Tuesday
Closed
Please note: last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing
